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Location: Atlantic County, NJ; Serves the seven southern counties.
Job Type/Status: Full Time
POSITION SUMMARY:
Center For Family Services is seeking a motivated, flexible, outgoing Case Manager for the Kinship Wraparound Program. The Case Manager is responsible for case management services for the Kinship program including, but not limited to: strong child/home assessment skills, investigating, verifying & documenting information gathered from home visits; keeping accurate records; providing home visits to all referred Kinship Care families; preparing reports; making appropriate referrals to community services; maintaining strong working relationships with the court system, DCP&P and other community partners by acting as an inter-agency and community liaison. Bilingual applicants encouraged to apply!
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Regard all information about clients as confidential
- Provide home visits to all referred Kinship Care families, maintaining respect for clients at all times
- Provide direct service in assisting eligible kinship caregivers with application for legal guardianship and eligibility for the Kinship Care Subsidy Program
- Complete and submit court assessment(s) to the appropriate Superior Court, Family Part
- Secure proper documentation to verify relationship, residence, age, and income
- Complete a home study, to include but not limited to: an interview with the caregiver, and all adult members of the household; a tour of the caregiver's home, (including the outside grounds); and, an observation and interview with the relative children
- Arrange for criminal history, domestic violence, and child abuse record background checks of all adults living in the caregiver's home
- Prepare written reports to the State documenting findings from the investigation
- Provide case management including problem-solving, consultation, interviewing, coordination of services, appropriate community referral when indicated, advocacy and detailed record keeping of client progress, and preparing reports related to the provision of service
- Promote and recruit families to the program
- Maintain records on all families referred
- Perform all designated duties as assigned by supervisor
Requirements:
- Associate's Degree with two (2) years experience; Bachelor's degree preferred
- Successful experience working with individuals, groups, and families in a direct service situation
- Strong interviewing, assessment, and case management skills
- General knowledge of the resources available in the communities served by this program
- Ability to make independent decisions with guidance and supervision
- Possess successful experience providing direct services to adolescents
- Exhibit sensitivity in a multicultural work setting and an understanding in human relations
- Must have strong communication, writing, organization, and computer skills
- Current driver's license & good driving record of 3 years
- Vehicle with current insurance and registration
Benefits:
At the Center for Family Services, our employees are our greatest resource, and we are committed to investing in our staff. We offer a competitive benefits package as well as ongoing resources that will support staff on their personal and professional journey.
- Excellent paid time off (PTO) program, including vacation, sick, personal, and holiday
- 401k Plan
- Medical insurance plan options
- Prescription Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Health & Wellness Activities
- Ongoing Training & Professional Development Opportunities
- Opportunity for advancement
About Employment at Center For Family Services: Apply and get hired at Center For Family Services, a leader in the non-profit sector and named as a top workplace in the region since 2010. As part of our team, you will be recognized as our most valuable resource. Our staff balance best practices with personalized care. Together, our team makes a positive difference in the lives of people in need. If you're interested in a rewarding career, Center For Family Services is a great place to grow as a professional. For more information about our top workplace, please visit the Center For Family Services website at www.centerffs.org.
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